The Hewett Academy (formerly the Hewett School) is a coeducational secondary school located in the south of the English city of Norwich.

History

The school used to comprise three schools. Lakenham Boys' and Lakenham Girls' Secondary modern schools (East and West Site) were built in the 1950s. In 1958, the Hewett Grammar School was built next to Hall Road (now the South Site) following its move from former Junior Technical School based at

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.Golden memories for the Hewett class of ‘62
''Norwich Evening News'', 14 June 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-07.The first Hewett boys return to school in Norwich
''Norwich Evening News'', 1 August 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-07. In 1970 all three schools were combined to form a comprehensive school, under headteacher Walter Roy.Former Hewett School headteacher Walter Roy dies – share your memories
''Norwich Evening News'', 6 July 2012. Retrieved 2013-02-07. In March 2015 the Department for Education issued an Academy Order which forced the Hewett School to convert to academy status. The order was issued after the school was deemed 'inadequate' by an

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inspection, and was placed in special measures. However, 1,300 people signed a petition against the order. However, the school became an academy in September 2015 and is now sponsored by the

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. On 26 November 2015, the school, along with the

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, was evacuated due to a suspected bomb threat. In April 2018 the school was rated Good by Ofsted. In November 2018, centenarian former test cricketer

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opened a sports hall named in her honour at the school.

Notable former pupils

* Alan Brind, violinist *

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* Jake Humphrey, television presenter * Poppy Miller, actor *

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hewett Academy Secondary schools in Norfolk Educational institutions established in 1958 Schools in Norwich 1958 establishments in England Academies in Norfolk Inspiration Trust